The Football Military Connection
People serving in the United States military often seem to find a way to get together or be involved in a favorite sports pastime. For many, that means American football. The teams can be official or unofficial; it makes little difference. Service members will find time for football, under fire
Theresa M. Dischler: A WAAC’s Story
Even before the attack on Pearl Harbor, plans were underway to form a military-affiliated organization for women. Its goal was to train women for noncombatant military positions, thereby freeing men for combat. Final approval passed Congress in May 1942 and established the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) “for the purpose of further